Tag Archives: foodie

For the last couple of months I’ve been on a weight loss journey. One phase of the program that I was on had me eating a very low fat diet. I was allowed to have lean meat and fish but … Continue reading →

I have memories from childhood of the scent of turkey broth simmering on our stove. Every Thanksgiving my mom would take the carcass from our Thanksgiving turkey and make broth with it. The whole house would fill with the scent … Continue reading →

—-> PIN ME HERE <—- Later this week I start my new weight loss program, so today seemed like a VERY good time to share one of my guilty pleasures– Bacon Chocolate Chip Scones! Before Christmas I took a pork … Continue reading →

Christmas is just around the corner and I’m counting down the days with my favorite gifts for the creative people in your life. Day 8- Blendtec 725 Earlier this fall I helped launch the Scratch Mommy e-magazine as the DIY Editor. I’ve … Continue reading →

Christmas is just around the corner and I’m counting down the days with my favorite gifts for the creative people in your life. Day 2- Gold Touch Bakeware from Williams-Sonoma When The Hubs and I got married, 7.5 years ago, one … Continue reading →

Can someone please tell me how it is December 1st already? November snuck by me and I was a bit shocked to wake up this morning and discover that it is December 1st! Last year I counted down to Christmas with … Continue reading →

When you hear the words “Family Dinner” what do you think of? Here are the thoughts that come to mind for me: -Simple but delicious meals. -Food that both parents and the kids enjoy. -The house filled with the … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe that my whole foray into canning only started a month ago. I took a food preservation class at my local community centre and after years of wanting to start canning I was hooked. I think I … Continue reading →

I love this time of year. Summer has always been my favorite time of the year, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve become a bit less tolerant of the heat. I love late summer and early fall because the weather … Continue reading →

Pickled carrots… have you had them before? They are SO GOOD and so simple to make. Best of all, since carrots are readily available 12 months out of the year, you can always whip up a new batch when you … Continue reading →

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed that I’ve spent the last week canning and preserving up a storm! I took a food preservation class last weekend and I can’t believe all the great tips and tricks that I picked … Continue reading →

One of my favorite treats in the whole world is a steaming mug of chai tea. Sweet, spicy, warm… it does the soul good. A few weeks ago when I shared my Cast Iron Skillet Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe, … Continue reading →